Brixton Windmill has been at the heart of Lambeth for more than 200 years.

How the mill works

Brixton Hill

Other Lambeth mills

Brixton Windmill Centre

Windmill walk through

Building history

Mill Memories

History in 16 objects

The Ashby family

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      Come and visit London's last working windmill. Plan a school visit, hire our venue or join a group tour.

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